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T587 LGV

1999 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,371 mi
Last recorded89,371 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 LGV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,371 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Incorrect beam image, (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working,

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides rear trailing arms front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working,

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides rear trailing arms front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,404 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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T587 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T587 LGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T587 LGV registered?

T587 LGV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T587 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T587 LGV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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